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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.60, 1,448.97 and 503.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.60, 1,448.97 and 503.74 is: 754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.60 : 1,448.97 = 503.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.60/1,448.97 = 503.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.60x = 1,448.97 × 503.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.60x = 729,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,904.15/967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.34

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